The Government has continued to improve electricity service delivery in Arusha Region after District Commissioner Joseph Mkude handed over transport equipment to the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited TANESCO, aimed at boosting efficiency, mobility, and faster response in addressing customer service needs.
The handover took place on April 13, 2026, at TANESCO offices in Arusha. Speaking during the event, Mkude said the initiative reflects the government’s continued commitment to ensuring that citizens receive reliable and timely electricity services across the country.
He noted that the provision of vehicles and other transport equipment will significantly improve the ability of TANESCO technical teams to reach service areas quickly, especially remote locations where accessibility has been a challenge.
He said this will help reduce delays in restoring power and improve the speed of responding to faults and customer complaints.
Mkude emphasized that the equipment must be used strictly for official duties, warning against any misuse. He said the assets have been provided to strengthen public service delivery and should be properly managed to maximize their benefit to citizens.
On his part, TANESCO Security Services Manager Lenin Kiobya said the government under President Samia Suluhu Hassan has continued to invest in strengthening the electricity sector, including the procurement of more than 500 vehicles in the 2025/2026 financial year to support service delivery nationwide. Samia Suluhu Hassan
He said that out of these, 215 are heavy-duty trucks, including 10-ton and 7-ton capacity vehicles, which will significantly improve maintenance operations and reduce response time during electricity interruptions.
Kiobya added that in the 2026/2027 financial year, the government has allocated over 200 billion shillings for further procurement of transport equipment, aiming to eliminate shortages of operational vehicles within TANESCO and strengthen service delivery across the country.
TANESCO Arusha Regional Manager, Engineer Kisika Kisika, said the region has received two heavy-duty vehicles, four Land Cruiser vehicles, and one Bajaj tricycle, which will be deployed to improve field operations and customer service delivery.
He said the equipment will enable technicians to respond faster to faults and ensure more efficient maintenance of the electricity network.
He expressed appreciation for the government’s continued support, noting that the investment will enhance the reliability and accessibility of electricity services in the region.
The initiative is part of broader government efforts to strengthen public utilities and ensure efficient delivery of essential services to citizens nationwide.
